Cebuano is PH bet to 2021 Mr. Gay World pageant
MAKATI CITY, Philippines — A financial associate from Cebu bested 23 other aspirants in the 2021 Mister Fahrenheit contest, earning the title Mister Gay World Philippines and taking home P100,000 in cash. Joel Rey Carcasona earned the right to represent the Philippines in the 2021 Mister Gay World pageant in the virtual staging of the […] The post Cebuano is PH bet to 2021 Mr. Gay World pageant appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Gesta to fight Mexico’s Diaz in undercard of Ramirez-Rosado showdown in US
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano boxer Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta Jr. landed an undercard bout in the Gilberto Ramirez-Gabriel Rosado showdown on March 18, 2023, in the United States. Gesta will face former world champion, Mexican/American Joseph Diaz Jr. in his first fight since April 2021 against another Diaz, Joel Diaz Jr. in Indio, California. […] The post Gesta to fight Mexico’s Diaz in undercard of Ramirez-Rosado showdown in US appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Netizens call Steffi Aberasturi’s catwalk ‘The Expressway Walk’
‘The Expressway Walk.’ This was how Cebuano netizens dubbed Cebuana candidate for Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) 2021 Steffi Aberasturi’s runway strut that went viral on Monday, August 9, 2021. The 5-foot-7 stunner did her catwalk at the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX), an 8.5-kilometer toll bridge that will link Cebu City through the South Road Properties to […] The post Netizens call Steffi Aberasturi’s catwalk ‘The Expressway Walk’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebuano is PH bet to 2021 Mr. Gay World pageant
MAKATI CITY, Philippines — A financial associate from Cebu bested 23 other aspirants in the 2021 Mister Fahrenheit contest, earning the title Mister Gay World Philippines and taking home P100,000 in cash. Joel Rey Carcasona earned the right to represent the Philippines in the 2021 Mister Gay World pageant in the virtual staging of the […] The post Cebuano is PH bet to 2021 Mr. Gay World pageant appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
TRASHION: Guia Moreno shows how to reuse trash in a fashionable way
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Guia Moreno, Cebu City’s candidate in the Miss Philippines Earth 2021 pageant, is taking her advocacy for the preservation of Mother Earth to the next level. In a recent Instagram post, Moreno shared tips on how to manage trash the fahionable way. With the help of Cebuano visual artist Francis Solano, […] The post TRASHION: Guia Moreno shows how to reuse trash in a fashionable way appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Netizens happy for Maria and Marjorie
CEBU CITY, Philippines—A majority of Cebuano netizens were pleased that the feud between Maria Amy Hofilña and Marjorie Abastas—the women behind the viral “lechon package” video has finally been resolved. In a news update posted by CDN Digital yesterday, August 4, 2021, netizens flooded the comment section with praises and happy thoughts for them. They […] The post Netizens happy for Maria and Marjorie appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebuano bet determined to give all in PhilCycling National Trials
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebuano cyclist Elmer Navarro is ready to face the country’s best cyclists in the upcoming PhilCycling National Trials this weekend, July 10 to 11, 2021, at the Clark Freeport in Mabalacat, Pampanga. The 29-year-old Barangay Mambaling, Cebu City native, one of the ace riders of the vaunted Team Go For Gold, says anything […] The post Cebuano bet determined to give all in PhilCycling National Trials appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
4 Cebuano cyclists seek SEA Games berths this weekend
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Four Cebuanos will race head-to-head against the country’s best cyclists in the upcoming PhilCycling National Trials this weekend, July 10 to 11, 2021, at the Clark Freeport in Mabalacat, Pampanga. According to Phil Cycling Vice President Oscar “Boying” Rodriguez Jr., the four are brothers Jonel and Junreck Carcueva, Elmer Navarro and Shagne […] The post 4 Cebuano cyclists seek SEA Games berths this weekend appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebuanos say goodbye to Quisumbing patriarch
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano leaders are saying goodbye to the Quisumbing patriarch, Norberto Quisumbing Jr., who died on Friday evening, June 18, 2021, at the age of 90. The first information was released by Edward Ligas, the former consultant of Quisumbing, who posted condolences for the passing of the Cebuano businessman. “Our deepest sympathy […] The post Cebuanos say goodbye to Quisumbing patriarch appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
‘Heroes Adventure Challenge’, monthlong virtual sports event, starts July 10
CEBU CITY Philippines — Cebuano sports buff have something to look forward to in the coming months as several Cebu-based groups joined hands to organize the first “Heroes Adventure Challenge”, a virtual multi-sporting event slated on July 10 to August 10, 2021. The run, bike and elevation bike non-competitive sporting event is organized by Active […] The post ‘Heroes Adventure Challenge’, monthlong virtual sports event, starts July 10 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebuano netizens prefer “face-to-face classes’
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Most Cebuano netizens prefer to bring back the traditional face-to-face classes. This, according to the results of the poll the CDN Digital team published on Monday evening (May 25, 2021) on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, asked netizens about their thoughts regarding flexible learning. There were 14 from Facebook, 3 from Twitter, […] The post Cebuano netizens prefer “face-to-face classes’ appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Canoy fails WBA light fly title bid, loses to South African foe by decision
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Veteran boxer Joey “Canoy J Singwangcha” Canoy suffered a unanimous decision defeat to South African Nhlanhla Tyirha for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) inter-continental light flyweight title on Friday evening, May 21, 2021 in East London, South Africa. Canoy, formerly based in Cebu under Cebuano boxing trainer Brix Flores of Noy […] The post Canoy fails WBA light fly title bid, loses to South African foe by decision appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Pungko Ta Poy! opens in Mactan
Pungko Ta Poy! opened on the first street food restaurant that offers authentic Cebuano street food Pungko Ta Poy! located at Bloom Building Saac 11 along M.L. Quezon Highway in Lapu-Lapu City. Opened last May 8, 2021, Pungko Ta Poy! offers an array of dishes with more additional meals soon to be added to their menu. […] The post Pungko Ta Poy! opens in Mactan appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
“First Metro Cebu Camaraderie Chess Tournament” opens this Saturday at Parklane
CEBU CITY, Philippines — To signify that the over-the-board chess tournament is back in Cebu, the RiChessMasters will be holding a socially distanced wood pushing tilt dubbed “First Metro Cebu Camaraderie Chess Tournament” on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at the Tupaz Hall of Cebu Parklane International Hotel. For the past year, Cebuano woodpushers are left […] The post “First Metro Cebu Camaraderie Chess Tournament” opens this Saturday at Parklane appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
NHCP: No historical accounts on birthplace of Lapulapu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has released a statement over the debate on the origins of Cebuano hero, Datu Lapulapu. The debate was brought by a controversial statement of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, who claimed in his speech during the Kadaugan sa Mactan celebrations on April 27, 2021, […] The post NHCP: No historical accounts on birthplace of Lapulapu appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu City celebrates Lapulapu Day with unveiling of painting
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City joined the rest of the country in the simultaneous flag-raising ceremony for Lapulapu Day on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, through the unveiling of a donated painting by a Cebuano master painter. As the country celebrated the 500th anniversary of the Victory at Mactan, Cebu City paid tribute to the […] The post Cebu City celebrates Lapulapu Day with unveiling of painting appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Remolino fails to finish Olympic triathlon qualifier in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano Andrew Kim Remolino, the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) triathlon silver medalist, vowed to bounce back in future Olympic qualifying races after failing to finish the 2021 Asia Triathlon Championships in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan this morning, April 24, 2021. Remolino in his Facebook post expressed remorse that he failed to […] The post Remolino fails to finish Olympic triathlon qualifier in Japan appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Triathlete Remolino ready to race in Japan on April 25
CEBU CITY, Philippines — With less than a week before his biggest race of the year, Cebuano triathlon hotshot Andrew Kim Remolino is ready to take on the challenge and compete in the last Olympic qualifying race, the Atsukaichi ASTC Triathlon Asian Championships, on April 25, 2021, in Hatsukaichi, Japan. The 21-year old triathlete, […] The post Triathlete Remolino ready to race in Japan on April 25 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Cebu, national leaders bid goodbye to Addy Sitoy
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuano political leaders paid tribute to former Cordova mayor and Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Secretary, Adelino “Addy” Sitoy, who died at the age of 85 on April 15, 2021. Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella said that he lamented Sitoy’s passing because Sitoy had pushed for the third bridge that was […] The post Cebu, national leaders bid goodbye to Addy Sitoy appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
3 Cebuano weightlifters to compete in Asian Weightlifting Championships
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Philippine national weightlifting team departs for Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, for the Asian Weightlifting Championships. A total of nine weightlifters, including 2016 Rio Olympics silver medalist Hidilyn Diaz, will vie in the tournament, which kicks off on Friday, April 16. Diaz has departed ahead of the team earlier this week. […] The post 3 Cebuano weightlifters to compete in Asian Weightlifting Championships appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Gaisano-led Taft Properties showcases Cebuano craftmanship in Summer Exhibit
East Gate by Taft Properties recently opened an exhibit showcasing the best of Cebuano artistry featuring designs by fashion designer and champion of sustainable clothing and hablon weaving, Dexter Alazas. The Prelude to Summer 2021 fashion and lifestyle exhibit at the Taft East Gate showroom kicked off with an intimate fashion show event dubbed, “Hablonuevo”, […] The post Gaisano-led Taft Properties showcases Cebuano craftmanship in Summer Exhibit appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»